Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Assistant Commandant (Engineer) Recruitment 2026

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has released the official notification for Assistant Commandant (Engineer) 2026 under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. This is a prestigious Group ‘A’ Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post offering excellent pay, authority, and all-India service liability.

If you are a Civil Engineering graduate aiming for a respected uniformed engineering career, this opportunity is worth applying for.

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 Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 21 April 2026 (00:01 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Official Website: https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

Candidates must apply before the deadline. No offline applications will be accepted.

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 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Assistant Commandant (Engineer)	06	04	01	00	01	00

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease.

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 Salary & Benefits

• Pay Level: Level-10 (7th CPC)
• Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
• Allowances Include:
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • HRA
  • Transport Allowance
  • Special Compensatory Allowance (for border postings)
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
  • Free Medical Facilities

Pension Options

Selected candidates can opt for:

• New Pension Scheme (NPS) (effective from 01.01.2004), OR
• Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) (effective from 01.04.2024)

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 Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.

Candidates appearing in their final semester may apply provisionally but must produce proof at the time of interview.

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 Age Limit (as on 20 May 2026)

• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• Central Govt. Employees: Up to 5 years (as per rules)

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 Physical Standards

Height

• Male: 165 cm
• Female: 157 cm

Chest (Male Only)

• Unexpanded: 81 cm
• Expanded: 86 cm

Weight

• Proportionate to height & age as per medical guidelines.

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 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Event	Male	Female
100m Race	16 sec	18 sec
800m Race	3 min 45 sec	4 min 45 sec
Long Jump	3.5 m	3.0 m
Shot Put (7.26 kg)	4.5 m	N/A

All PET events are qualifying in nature.

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 Medical Standards

• Distant Vision: 6/6 in one eye & 6/9 in other
• Near Vision: As per CAPFs guidelines
• No knock knees, flat foot, or squint
• High color vision required
• LASIK permitted (subject to specific conditions)

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 Selection Process

The ITBPF Assistant Commandant (Engineer) selection process consists of:

 Physical Standard Test (PST)

Height, chest, and weight measurement.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Running, long jump, and shot put.

 Written Examination

Paper I (Objective – 100 Marks)

• General Awareness
• Reasoning
• Numerical Aptitude
• General English
  (Duration: 2 Hours)

Paper II (Subjective – 100 Marks)

• Civil Engineering (Descriptive)
  (Duration: 2 Hours)

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• UR/OBC/EWS: 50%
• SC/ST: 45%

 Document Verification

 Interview (50 Marks)

Interview includes:

• Professional Knowledge (10)
• Experience (10)
• Personality & Appearance (10)
• General Awareness (10)
• Extra-curricular Activities (10)

 Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Final Merit List

Based on Written Exam + Interview Marks.

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 Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS: ₹400
• SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen: No Fee

Fee must be paid online only.

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 Travel Allowance for Interview

• Candidates appearing for interview will receive reimbursement of 2nd class rail fare (subject to conditions).
• SC/ST candidates get additional concessions as per rules.

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 Why Apply for ITBP Assistant Commandant (Engineer)?

• Prestigious Central Armed Police Force Officer Rank
• Attractive salary & allowances
• All India Service Exposure
• Opportunity to serve in high-altitude border areas
• Job security with pension benefits

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ITBP Assistant Commandant Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

 Final Words

The ITBPF Assistant Commandant (Engineer) Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for Civil Engineering graduates aspiring for a respected engineering officer role in uniformed services.

Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification and apply before 20 May 2026 through the official website.

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